First Orthodox Education Day planned for 9 October

Join us for a day of exploring the Bible and reflecting upon it as the source of our faith and inspiration. The faithful of the Armenian, Coptic, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Malankara Indian and Syrian Orthodox Churches and the affiliated churches are cordially invited to attend this daylong educational seminar and great opportunity for fellowship.

Location: Nevart Gulbenkian Hall
St. Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church
Kensington, London

Date: Saturday, 9 October, 2010

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

According to the following schedule:

  • 10:00 AM: Matins in the Armenian Church
  • 10:15 AM: Registration, Tea and coffee in the Church Hall
  • 10:30 AM: Welcome and announcements
  • 10:40 AM: Message by His Grace Bp. Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Church
  • 10:45 AM: Lecture 1– His Grace Abba Seraphim: “The Septuagint in the Oriental Orthodox Traditions”
  • 11:15 AM: Lecture 2 – V. Revd Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian: “The Bible as the source of spirituality in the writings of the Armenian Church Fathers.”
  • 11:45 PM: Q&A Re: lectures 1 & 2
  • 12:00 Noon: Lunch (buffet)
  • 1:30 PM: Lecture 3 – Revd Fr. Peter Farrington: “The Bible as the source of Orthodox Christology.”
  • 2:00 PM: Q&A Re: lecture 3
  • 2:10 PM: General Discussion
  • 2:25 PM: Announcements
  • 2:30 PM: Final blessing

Registration for attendees will be £5.00 to defray the cost of the lunch and materials
For further information or to sign up in advance please e-mail: fatherpeter@britishorthodox.org